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The Flint Podcast
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The Flint PodcastThe Budget
In this episode, Flint experts analyse John Healey’s first Budget as Chancellor, delivered on Wednesday 28 October, and what it reveals about the political and…
The Flint PodcastLabour Party Conference – lessons from Liverpool
In this episode, Flint experts examine the key announcements from this year’s Labour Party Conference, Andy Burnham’s first as Labour leader and Prime…
The Flint PodcastBurnham’s Government – what to expect
In this episode, Flint experts examine what Andy Burnham's premiership means for policy and politics, as he took office on 20 July with relatively little yet…
The Flint PodcastMay election results and King’s Speech
In this episode, Flint experts examine the implications of the latest election results across Scotland, Wales and England, as pressure grows on the Prime…
The Flint PodcastScottish and Welsh elections: scenarios and implications
In this episode, Flint experts examine the outlook for the Scottish and Welsh parliamentary elections, as voters head to the polls with no party expected to…
The Flint PodcastUS-Iran conflict: emerging long-term implications for business
In this episode, Flint experts examine the outlook for US–Iran talks following the fragile ceasefire, and the broader geopolitical and economic implications of…
The Flint PodcastAfter France's local elections: President Macron's final year begins
France held nationwide municipal elections on 22 March, with all towns and cities going to the polls. This marks the final major electoral milestone before the…
The Flint PodcastThe Middle East conflict: implications for Asia
The conflict in the Middle East is colliding with an already fragile global economy. While much of the immediate focus has been on Europe and the US, the…
The Flint PodcastMiddle East conflict: what scenarios should business prepare for?
The conflict with Iran is entering a more dangerous and unpredictable phase, with consequences extending far beyond the Middle East. As the region undergoes a…
The Flint PodcastGreenland, the US and the EU: What to expect from 2026?
The EU enters 2026 under sustained external and internal strain. As it readies its response to Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, growing US pressure over…
The Flint PodcastThe Autumn Budget 2025
On Wednesday 26 November 2025, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a long-awaited Autumn Budget. In this episode, Flint experts discuss the Budget…
The Flint PodcastCOP30 & key implications for business
As COP30 in Brazil approaches, Flint experts unpack what this pivotal summit means for global climate action and international business. In this episode, our…
The Flint PodcastLessons from Liverpool: Key Takeaways from Labour Party Conference
As the Labour Party Conference 2025 draws to a close, Flint experts unpack the key announcements from the Prime Minister, Chancellor and wider Cabinet. In this…
The Flint PodcastTrade under Trump: tariffs, trade agreements and what comes next
President Trump has followed through on the trade agenda he laid out at the start of his term, seeking to “rebalance” global trade in favour of the United…
The Flint PodcastFrance in uncertainty: political instability, budget risks and EU implications
France faces a new phase of political uncertainty and instability as President Macron’s government, led by François Bayrou, loses a vote of no confidence…
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UK Cabinet reshuffle: What comes next?
Following a tumultuous week in British politics, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has initiated a major reshuffle of his cabinet, a move accelerated by the…
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Power shift in Germany – what businesses and investors should prepare for
On 6 May, Friedrich Merz was formally elected Chancellor by the German Bundestag. Merz and his government will take office at a critical moment for Germany and…
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Asia’s response to Trump’s tariffs
On Wednesday, 2 April, President Trump announced a baseline tariff of 10% on all US imports with specific tariffs for individual markets. Some of the highest…
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Spring Statement 2025
On Wednesday, 26 March, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Spring Statement. What she originally hoped would be a low-key statement has taken on much…
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The German election
In this podcast, our experts assess the results of the German federal elections held on Sunday, 23 February. The new government faces considerable domestic…
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Trump month one - what have we learnt?
In this podcast, our experts take stock of Trump’s first month in office and discuss the implications for the US’s political, security and economic…
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The Autumn Budget
Yesterday, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Budget along with a one-year Spending Review setting departmental plans for 2025-26. In this podcast…
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Labour after 100 days: Getting back on track
In this podcast, our experts examine the successes and shortcomings of the Government to date, the style and dynamics of the top ministerial team and the…
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Crisis in the Middle East: what next and what does it mean for business?
Almost exactly a year after the Hamas attack triggered the crisis in Gaza, Israel’s land incursion into Southern Lebanon on 30 September opened a new phase of…
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Labour Party Conference 2024
In our latest podcast, Flint experts review the Labour Party Conference, the Party’s first conference in power in 15 years. Our experts examine the key…
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The new European Commission
In this podcast, Flint experts explore the structure and policy direction of the new European Commission unveiled by President Ursula von der Leyen. Our…
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Global politics – where things stand at mid-year
The first half of 2024 has seen several major international elections. Outwardly, international politics after these elections looks reasonably unchanged. In…
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The French election results: Implications for France, the EU and business
The second round of the French snap parliamentary elections took place over the weekend with surprising results. Over the coming days, the final count will…
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The UK General Election Results: What comes next
We now know who will form the next UK government. Starmer will head into the weekend leading a Labour government with a sizable parliamentary majority…
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UK General Election: What comes after
Next week a new Government is expected to form in the most significant change of political leadership since 2010. This will, of course, have major implications…
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French snap election: what is at stake for France, Europe and business
Following a crushing defeat at the European election on 9 June, President Macron called a snap parliamentary election that will take place in two rounds on 30…
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Party Manifestos
Last week, the UK’s three major parties launched their manifestos, setting out their policy pitch to voters. With the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives both…
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UK General Election: The fiscal environment for a new Government
With Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicating she would wait for new fiscal forecasts before a post-election Budget eyes now turn to the Office for…
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Can the EU meet its new geopolitical ambitions?
As part of our coverage of the EU’s 2024 transition, this episode will discuss the EU’s external actions in an increasingly fragmented geopolitical…
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UK General Election: Consequence for Business
Rishi Sunak’s unexpected decision to call an election in July raises many immediate questions for business on matters such as the process from here, the fate…
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Ukraine – a further deterioration?
Russian forces are on the offensive again. Putin has made significant changes to his defence and security team and is strengthening Russia’s relationship with…
The Flint PodcastUnpacking the local elections
Welcome to the latest Flint podcast episode. In this call experts assess the fallout from last week’s UK local elections, the last major electoral test before…
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The collapse of the Scottish government?
A recent decision to water down key climate targets has led to the collapse of the governing agreement between the SNP and the Scottish Greens that was struck…
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EU 2024 series: EU and UK Energy policy - elections, priorities and challenges
As part of our coverage of the EU’s 2024 transition, our latest episode features Flint experts discussing energy priorities and challenges, in the context of…
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EU 2024 series: What to expect from the next European Commission on financial services
While the upcoming European Parliament elections will have more of an indirect impact on policymaking in general, the EU environment for the financial services…
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UK Spring Budget 2024 Analysis
In this podcast, our experts discuss the Budget and its implications in greater depth, what it means for the Conservative and Labour parties and the political…
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Are we losing in Ukraine?
In this podcast, our experts discuss the prospects ahead in 2024 as the military position of Ukraine worsens and the challenges to European security grow…
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#1: The NATO Summit and the Future of European Security
In our first episode, we discuss the outcomes of the NATO summit that was held on 11 and 12 July in Vilnius, Lithuania. Flint Director and former French…
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#2: Will the BRICS become China's G11?
In the second instalment of Geopolitics for Business, Flint director and former Australian diplomat Katie Whitting chairs a panel of Flint experts to discuss…
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Unpacking Labour Business Conference – the Flint de-brief
In this episode, our experts review Labour’s Business Conference which was held on the 1st of February. They examine the key announcements from Labour Leader…
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EU 2024 series: what are the main political scenarios?
The second episode of the EU 2024 series, sheds light on the political and policy dynamics that shape the EU’s political transition. Our experts discuss the…
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EU Elections 2024: The Flint View
In this new podcast mini-series, Flint Global’s experts will shed light on the political dynamics and policy debates that will influence the outcome of the…
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Autumn Statement 2023: Steady-the-tiller Chancellor under pre-election pressure
On Wednesday, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement. With the General Election drawing closer, the Chancellor had to strike a balance…
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The Israel-Hamas Conflict: One month Assessment
This podcast is part of our Flint briefing series on the Israel-Hamas crisis and will offer listeners our analysis of developments in the conflict, the risks…
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The Israel-Hamas Conflict: One month Assessment
This podcast is part of our Flint briefing series on the Israel-Hamas crisis and will offer listeners our analysis of developments in the conflict, the risks…
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The wider implications of the Hamas attack on Israel
Hamas‘ attack on Israel on Saturday is a very serious political, geopolitical, and psychological shock. The situation on the ground is still developing. There…
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Unpacking Labour Party Conference – The Flint de-brief
In this podcast, we examine the key announcements and speeches from Labour Leader Keir Starmer and the Shadow Cabinet. As well as, Labour’s emerging policy…
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Russia/Ukraine - what next after Prigozhin’s rebellion
In this podcast, Partner Kiran Horwich is joined by Flint experts Specialist Partner Sir Julian King (former British EU Commissioner and Ambassador to France)…
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56˚ North and Flint Global – New SNP leader: fresh start or more instability for Scotland?
Flint Specialist Partner Philip Rycroft (lead official on devolution and constitution issues in the UK government from 2012 to 2019) was joined by 56˚ North…
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"Reflection on the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement and Lessons for the Windsor Framework" A discussion with Bertie Ahern
Partner Liam Cullen sits down with former Taoiseach of Ireland to reflect on the Good Friday Agreement 25 years on and the lessons learnt for the Windsor…
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Analysing and Explaining the Budget
Partner Kiran Horwich discusses the latest Budget announced on 15 March by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt with Flint Partner Tim Pitt (former Special Adviser to…
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Flint Briefing Call: What does 2023 hold for Ukraine?
Managing Partner Simon Fraser is joined by Sir Lawrence Freedman (Emeritus Professor of War Studies, King's College London), Flint Specialist Partner Sir…
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Flint Briefing call: Crisis over, or crisis just begun: where next for the energy market?
Flint Partner Josh Buckland is joined by Flint experts Mary Starks former Executive Director for Consumers and Markets at the UK energy regulator Ofgem, Gregor…
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Thomas Matussek Times Radio interview
Senior Adviser Thomas Matussek discusses Germany's relationship with Poland in an interview on Times Radio.